JOSEPH A. FIORE (1925 – 2008) was an
Influential painter and teacher. His experience as a
student and later teacher (1946 to 1954) at the historic
Black Mountain College, a progressive experimental
college based on arts in North Carolina, was a time
of influence, experimentation, and creative growth.
Joseph Fiore’s diverse educational experience at
Black Mountain was a major influence on his
painting career.

COMPETITION AND DESCRIPTION
Three Painting Prize winners will be juried by a prominent
member in the Maine arts community. Each prize winner
will receive $1000 and a small catalogue that will include:
a selection of their submitted works, educational
background, artist and juror’s statement.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must arrange for delivery of one of the (8)
submitted paintings of your choice for a group exhibition at
The Gallery at Rolling Acres, at the Joseph A. Fiore Art
Center at Rolling Acres Farm Artist Residency Program.
Art Center website link: www.mainefarmlandtrust.org/public-outreach-new/jaf-art-center

PAINTING MATERIALS
All painting medium or other suitable materials

2018 JUROR
Susan Danly, Ph.d., former Curator of Contemporary
and Modern Art, Portland Museum of Art

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be an Art/Fine Arts undergraduate, graduate, or
recent graduate (1 year) from a Maine institution. If
attending institutions in New England, students must
confirm in their statement, a Maine connection: resident,
seasonal resident, family, meaningful experience
or interest.

APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION DEADLINESAPPLICATION: January 15, 2018
Includes only: residence, name of institution, and brief
statement about your painting interests, motivations
and influences.
Email, Address, Phone